Description

Simply put, the Pinarello FP Quattro Easy-Fit Women's Bike is derived directly from the Paris frame and incorporates the the same asymmetric tubing seen in the flagship Dogma—but it's designed for womens' shorter torsos. The side benefit to this design is that if your back is less than flexible, the Easy-Fit Quattro will provide you with an extremely comfortable pedaling platform. Built from 30HM12K Carbon (just a small step down 60HM1K carbon found on the Dogma), the FP Quattro won't disappoint when it comes time to destroy the field at Tuesday Night Worlds. Shimano enhances shifting bliss with their Pro Tour-worthy Ultegra drivetrain, while Fulcrum Racing 5s provide seamless rolling across the most chunky tarmac. Steering is nimble and smooth thanks to the Onda FPK Carbon fork, and stopping power is supplied by Pinarello's MOST brake calipers. Topped off with internal cable routing and asymmetric rear stays, the only thing the FP Quattro is missing is the Pro Tour price tag.

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Looking for 1st Road (or possibly Cyclocross)...

Looking for 1st Road (or possibly Cyclocross) carbon bike; I'm 5'6", would I still need or benefit with a women's specific bike? I've been told that my height (torso) that I might be better off with a men's bike (my first mtn. bike, which is a different geometry, was only a 16" frame, and I felt too 'bunched up' on it; my current mtn. bike is a 17.5" frame, but because it's a dual suspension, I've little 'stand-over'. Backcountry's 'Fit Calculator' says I would need a 52 cm bike (for a 30" inseam). So, unfortunately, this bikes' out.

Any other mid-range bike suggestions, to help me narrow it down, (around 4-6 K), lady's/gents?

Since you don't know what size bike is best for you, buy your first road bike from a local bike shop that knows how to fit you. A bike that doesn't fit right is frustrating and a waste of time and money, regardless of how good a "deal" it may be. Once you have ridden for a few years and adjusted yourself to the riding position and adjusted your bike, you can upgrade if you want and you will by then probably know what size bike to get. Make sure you find someone at the local bike shop who knows how and is willing to take time to fit you. Have fun!! PS - There is no "best womens saddle". You need to find one that fits you. See if your local bike shop will let you try a saddle and exchange it after riding a few times if it doesn't feel right. Performance does this, others as well.

Thanks, that's kind of what I thought, and certainly will do (as opposed to buying on-line!). Yea, no one really helped me figure out what size MTN bike to get; don't want to make the same mistake x2! Just wanted some experienced 'feedback', preferably from women, to see if there is a definite difference in the fit of a 'women's specific' bike...as many/most of the ones I've found interesting are NOT women specific bikes. I just don't want to waste money on 'junk', ya know. Thanks, again!